31.   However, because guidelines are not binding, they are often disregarded, the Democratic legislators said.

32.   However, several legislators said they considered it more likely that the court would allow the extension.

33.   If he refuses to do so, as he asserted Saturday he would, some legislators said he could be removed from office immediately.

34.   In Albany, legislators say the park bill is likely to pass the Senate, particularly if Gov. George Pataki strongly pushes it.

35.   In essence, Pataki has cried poor, legislators say.

36.   In theory, at least, most legislators say they support privacy protections.

37.   Key legislators say the agency has not actively sought changes in the law to benefit consumers.

38.   Legislators said the extra tie was needed for additional debate and study.

39.   Legislators said the time for idle talk has expired, if only for economic necessity.

40.   Legislators said they expected passage of the measure in about two weeks.